908 area code
Where the 908 area code is, its overlay and how to dial a +1 908 number from anywhere.
The 908 area code is in Cranford, New Jersey, United States (Eastern (ET)). To call from abroad: +1 908 555-0123.
The 908 area code is a geographic North American Numbering Plan (NANP) code covering Cranford, New Jersey. It has been in service since 01-Sep-1989 and sits in the Eastern (ET) time zone.
How to dial a 908 number
+1 908 555-01231 908 555-0123908 555-0123Cities in the 908 area code
A 908 number is usually in one of these places in New Jersey — 3 counties.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the 908 area code?
The 908 area code is in Cranford, New Jersey, United States (Eastern (ET)).
Do I have to dial 10 digits for 908?
Yes — dial the area code plus the seven-digit number.
How do I call a 908 number from another country?
Dial your exit code (or +), then 1, then 908, then the number: +1 908 555-0123.
Source: NANPA numbering plan. An area code covers a region, not a precise address — a 908 number does not pinpoint a street or ZIP code.
Number holders in area code 908
Each prefix (the three digits after the area code) is assigned by NANPA to one telephone company. 743 prefixes are in use in 908, shared by 48 companies. The largest holders:
| Company | Prefixes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Verizon New Jersey, Inc. | 150 | 20% |
| Cellco Partnership Dba Verizon Wireless | 83 | 11% |
| Level 3 Communications, LLC | 83 | 11% |
| New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC | 75 | 10% |
| Omnipoint Communications, Inc. | 57 | 8% |
| Mcimetro Access Transmission Services LLC | 40 | 5% |
Source: NANPA central office code assignments. A number keeps its original prefix when it is ported to another carrier.
Complaints about 908 numbers
- Reports to the FTC, last 30 days
- 530
- Recorded messages or robocalls
- 66%
- Rank among area codes
- #182 of 670
- Most reported subjects
- Other (208)
- Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans) (125)
- Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends (46)
Period Aug 26 – Sep 24, 2026. These are the numbers shown on the caller ID of the reported calls; many are spoofed and do not belong to the real caller.
Source: US Federal Trade Commission, Do Not Call reported calls data (daily files).
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